NBPA Basketball Players Awards: Full List of Categories and Reaction

The National Basketball Players Association revealed its categories for the inaugural Basketball Players Awards Monday.    

Bleacher Report's Howard Beck tweeted a breakdown of the accolades and provided additional details from the NBPA:

These awards will offer a unique, player-influenced perspective on the NBA's very best. There are a number of interesting categories that capture some of the intangible elements, such as Clutch Performer and Coach You Would Want to Play For.

Dan Levy of Bleacher Report added his own category in reacting to the news:

ESPN Insider's Jordan Brenner also weighed in:

It's hard to imagine a better year for the Basketball Players Awards to start with specific regard to the MVP race.

A number of worthy candidates will make that a most interesting pool of results. Headliners include Houston Rockets guard James Harden, Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry and Russell Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder.

One favorite ought to be Player You Secretly Wish Was On Your Team. It's unclear whether the recipients of that designation will be a well-liked superstar or a gritty reserve who gets under the skin of many opponents.

Since the awards won't be announced for quite a while, the anticipation of these awards can be put on the back burner. At least they will offer a burst of excitement during a rather dormant time this NBA offseason.